The Hook Rocks!

The Hooks Rocks Podcast is the place to be for talking rock music. In depth discussions on the state of rock music, new music spotlights featuring new up and coming artists, and much more. Get hooked on The Hooks Rocks…The Ultimate Rock Community podcast! Now Part of Pantheon Podcasts!

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The Hook Rocks Turns Four! Nita Strauss Talks H...
The Hook Rocks Turns Four!!!! Iconic guitarist Nita Strauss sits down with The Hook Rocks to discuss her new album "Call of The Void" out on July 7th. Hear Nita provide insight on her first co-write experience as well as working with artists on her first collaborative album. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Nita Strauss https://www.nitastrauss.com/ https://www.facebook.com/NitaStrauss/ https://twitter.com/hurricanenita https://www.instagram.com/hurricanenita/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Talkin AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) WIth T...
The Hook Rocks resident audio expert Rob (SkylabTapes) returns to talk the recent 2023 AXPONA convention. Find out what is on the horizon in digital audio, audio systems, speakers, and Rob's take on it's future. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Rob/SkyLabTapes https://twitter.com/SkyLabTapes The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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New Music Spotlight: The Return of Jax Hollow
Singer/Songwriter Jax Hollow checks in with The Hook Rocks to talk her new album "Only The Wild Ones"! Jax offers her perspective on creating, connecting with music, and being an independent artist. She speaks about opening for Melissa Etheridge in July and her latest music on what is one of the best albums of the year. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Jax Hollow https://www.jaxhollow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JaxHollowMusic/ https://twitter.com/jaxhollowmusic https://www.instagram.com/jaxhollow/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Live Album Review: Cheap Trick "At Budokan"
The Hook Rocks quarterly Live Album Review series continues with a discussion on the iconic Cheap Trick album "At Budokan". Joined once again by Twitter follower & Super Fan 'Rob in The Hood' we reflect on it's importance to the bands career and what lead to this being the bands biggest selling album. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Cheap Trick https://www.cheaptrick.com/ https://www.facebook.com/cheaptrick https://twitter.com/cheaptrick https://www.instagram.com/cheaptrick/ Rob In The Hood https://twitter.com/TheRecidivists The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Jimmy Kimmel Live Guitarist Toshi Yanagi Talks ...
His musical journey took him from Japan to California and now he finds himself performing in the Jimmy Kimmel Live band, one of the biggest Late Night talk shows. Toshi Yanagi talks with Jay from The Hook Rocks about his story, being influenced by Eddie Van Halen, and other projects he is involved with. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Toshi Yanagi Instagram https://www.instagram.com/toshiyanagimusic https://www.instagram.com/brown.mnms https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR_zUZsicwv8CdgDOE_KOlA https://twitter.com/Toshi_Yanagi https://www.facebook.com/ToshiYanagiMusic/ Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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New Music Spotlight: Interview With Zach Amster...
The Hook Rocks returns with Zach Amster of Abrams on the latest New Music Spotlight. Based in Denver, Zach talks about their 2022 album "In The Dark", the Colorado music scene, and the realities for bands and musicians in 2023. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Abrams https://www.abramsrocks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/abramsrock/ https://twitter.com/abramsband?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/abramstheband/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Josh Todd Talks Buckcherry's Vol. 10
Lead singer Josh Todd of Buckcherry returns to The Hook Rocks Podcast to discuss the bands new album "Vol. 10" and shares his insight on his creative and writing process. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Buckcherry https://buckcherry.com/ https://www.facebook.com/buckcherry/ https://www.instagram.com/buckcherry/ https://twitter.com/buckcherry Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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New Music Spotlight: Interview With Max Frye of...
Brand spankin' new and hot off the presses the Nashville based band Lost Hearts has released two singles over the past month with rave reviews. Lead singer/guitarist Max Frye sits down with The Hook Rocks to discuss the bands origins and music influences, plus much more. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Lost Hearts https://lostheartsband.com https://www.facebook.com/lostheartsrocks https://twitter.com/lostheartsband https://www.instagram.com/lostheartsrocks/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Kip Winger Talks "Seven"!
Filled with texture and layers of artistic depth, the new Winger album "Seven" arrives everywhere on May 5th. Kip Winger discusses the bands musical journey and his creative template with The Hook Rocks. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Winger https://www.wingertheband.com https://www.facebook.com/WingerTheBand https://www.instagram.com/wingertheband/ https://twitter.com/wingertheband Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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The Quartley Music Insider Episode: Tik Tok, Li...
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New Music Spotlight: Interview With Brock & Hol...
The latest Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight features Brock & Holdyn from the Texas Based band The Weathered Souls. Hear about their influences and new album "Till The Morning Comes" in this great introductory interview. Please enjoy the episode! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The Weathered Souls https://www.theweatheredsouls.com https://www.facebook.com/Theweatheredsouls https://twitter.com/WeatheredSoulss https://www.instagram.com/theweatheredsouls/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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The Love of Live Music With Slamfest Podcast Ho...
Slamfest host Brad Rusthoven joins The Hook Rocks to talk his love for live music which lead him to starting his podcast. We share stories of concerts from years past to present day and the importance of the "pre-game". Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Slamfest Podcast https://tinyurl.com/nhebmv4t https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slamfest-podcast/id1518901829 Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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George Lynch Returns To Talk Sweet & Lynch
The long wait is over for Sweet & Lynch fans as their new album "Heart & Sacrifice" is set for release May 19th. Guitarist George Lynch returns to The Hook Rocks to chat about the project, creating music, building custom guitars, and reflecting on his own mortality after the passing of Jeff Beck & Eddie Van Halen. We also dive into his activism & documentary "Shadow Nation". Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Sweet & Lynch https://www.facebook.com/SweetLynch/ https://www.frontiers.shop/sweet-lynch/ George Lynch https://www.georgelynch.com https://www.instagram.com/georgelynchofficial/ Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Miljenko Matijevic of Steelheart
On the eve of the 30th Anniversary of their self titled debut album, Steelheart's lead singer Miljenko Matijevic joins The Hook Rocks to discuss how the band is celebrating this milestone. Miljenko shares his vision of approaching the music to mirror how the songs have evolved over time. We also discuss the ever changing world of the music business and the challenges facing artists today. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Steelheart https://steelheart.com https://twitter.com/STEELHEARTBAND https://www.instagram.com/steelheart01/ https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSteelheart/ Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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New MUsic Spotlight: Interview With Pablo Van D...
Based in The Netherlands the band DeWolff combines the sounds of R & B, blues, & rock 'n' roll. Singer/Guitarist Pablo Van De Poel talks with The Hook Rocks about their history, music, and new album. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts DeWolff https://www.dewolff.nu https://www.facebook.com/dewolfficial/ https://twitter.com/dewolffmusic https://www.instagram.com/dewolfficial/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
54 min
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The Hook Rocks With Co-Host Don Jamieson Welcom...
Scott Gorham of Thin Lizzy talks with The Hook Rocks & special guest co-host comedian Don Jamieson about the bands recent release, "The Boys Are Back In Town: Live At The Sydney Opera House. Scott takes us on a journey of that days events and circumstances. Listen to over an hour of storytelling and laughs about the legendary band and so much more. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Thin Lizzy https://www.thinlizzyofficial.com/#/ https://twitter.com/thinlizzy_ https://www.instagram.com/thinlizzy/ https://www.facebook.com/ThinLizzyOfficial/ Don Jamieson https://www.donjamieson.com https://www.facebook.com/donjamiesonofficial/ https://twitter.com/realdonjamieson https://www.instagram.com/donjamiesonofficial/ Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
87 min
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New Music Spotlight: Bourbon House Returns With...
Jason & Lacey of Bourbon House return to The Hook Rocks to discuss their new album "The Fourth Album". From their writing perspective, the realities of touring, and creating new music we talk about it all. Please enjoy the episode. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Bourbon House https://www.bourbonhouserocks.com https://www.facebook.com/bourbonhouseofficial/ https://twitter.com/BourbonHouse_ https://www.instagram.com/bourbonhouseofficial/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Tyler Bryant Returns To Talk Dirty Work
After releasing their latest full length album "Shake The Roots" in the fall, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown return with their EP "Dirty Work". The Hook Rocks talks with Tyler Bryant about the music and how being an independent band means more music for their fans. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown http://www.tylerbryantandtheshakedown.com https://www.facebook.com/TylerBryantAndTheShakedown/ https://twitter.com/tbshakedown https://www.instagram.com/tbshakedown/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Rock Journalist Matt Wake Talks LA Guns & Their...
The new L.A. Guns album "Black Diamonds' arrives this Friday, April 14th. Rock journalist Matt Wake sits down with The Hook Rocks to discuss the bands new music, their resurgence, and why they're the only relevant band from the '80s glam scene in today's modern rock music. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! https://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ L.A. Guns http://lagunsmusic.com https://www.facebook.com/L.A.GunsOfficial https://www.instagram.com/laguns/ https://twitter.com/laguns Matt Wake https://twitter.com/matthewbwake https://www.facebook.com/matt.wake.10 https://www.instagram.com/matthewbwake/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Phil Lewis of L.A. Guns Talks Black Diamonds
The revival of L.A. Guns continues with their new epic album "Black Diamonds". Lead singer Phil Lewis joins The Hook Rocks to talk the new album, his friendship with Tracii Guns, and much more. Please enjoy the episode! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ L.A. Guns http://lagunsmusic.com https://www.facebook.com/L.A.GunsOfficial https://www.instagram.com/laguns/ https://twitter.com/laguns The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Our Top Ten Albums From JanuaryThrough March 2023
We are back with our quarterly segment on the top albums from January through March 2023! Chris Corradetti and I break down all the great music that has been released in the first quarter of 2023 and choose are favorites! Once again, with so much great music being released some difficult choices had to be made. We also included several of our Twitter followers and their selections. It was fun but also painful. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Chris Corradetti https://twitter.com/CO_Mountaineer The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Jared James Nichols & Tuk Smith Are Ready to Hi...
Rock 'n' roll fans better be ready for an incredible show with two incredible musicians. Jared James Nichols & Tuk Smith discuss their upcoming tour with The Hook Rocks. Please enjoy the episode! Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ Jared James Nichols https://www.jaredjamesnichols.com https://www.facebook.com/Jaredjamesnichols https://twitter.com/JJNicholsMusic https://www.instagram.com/jaredjamesnichols/ Tuk Smith http://www.tuksmithandtherestlesshearts.com https://www.facebook.com/TukSmithOfficial/ https://twitter.com/TukSmith_RnR https://www.instagram.com/tuk.smith/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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The Hook Rocks Concert Review: The Black Moods ...
The Hook Rocks reviews the recent The Biack Moods & The Dead Deads show at The Forge in St. Joliet, IL. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts \The Dead Deads https://www.instagram.com/thedeaddeads/ https://www.facebook.com/thedeaddeads/ https://twitter.com/TheDeadDeads https://rumblerecords.bigcartel.com The Black Moods https://theblackmoods.com https://www.facebook.com/TheBlackMoods/ https://twitter.com/theblackmoods https://www.instagram.com/theblackmoods/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Meta Dead of The Dead Deads & Josh Kennedy of T...
The tour begins in Nashville and for the next two plus weeks The Dead Deads & The Black Moods will be entertaining audiences throughout the country. The Hook Rocks talks with both Meta of The Dead Deads & Josh of The Black Moods on how the bands came together for this March Madness Tour! Please enjoy the episode! Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ Tour Dates https://ffm.live/marchradness The Dead Deads https://www.instagram.com/thedeaddeads/ https://www.facebook.com/thedeaddeads/ https://twitter.com/TheDeadDeads https://rumblerecords.bigcartel.com The Black Moods https://theblackmoods.com https://www.facebook.com/TheBlackMoods/ https://twitter.com/theblackmoods https://www.instagram.com/theblackmoods/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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The Hook Rocks & Rock 'n' Pod 2023
Enjoy The Hook Rocks Podcast Rock 'n' Pod experience with: Singer/Songwriters: Tuk Smith & Leilani Kilgore Comedians: Crag Gass & Courtney Cronin Dodd Fellow Podcasters: Ugly American Werewolf in London, All Things Blues & Southern Rock, & Podcast Rock City! Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Tuk Smith http://www.tuksmithandtherestlesshearts.com Leilani Kilgore https://leilanikilgore.com Craig Gass https://getgass.com Courtney Cronin Dold https://www.courtneycronindold.com Ugly American Werewolf In London https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/werewolf All Things Blues & Southern Rock https://open.spotify.com/show/7zeAzyvvb6eHsQyIgzjYlY Podcast Rock City https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/podcastrockcity The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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